A crossbreed or crossbred usually refers to an animal with purebred parents of two different breeds, varieties, or populations. Crossbreeding refers to the process of breeding such an animal, often with the intention of creating offspring that share the traits of both parent lineages, or producing an animal with hybrid vigor. While crossbreeding is used in livestock breeding to maintain health and viability of the animals, irresponsible crossbreeding can also produce animals of inferior quality or dilute a purebred gene pool to the point of extinction of a given breed of animal.
Why dont most people like cross breeds, they tend to live longer than pure breeds and have less health problems and also some are very 'cute' ...
Ok so I am a giant breed lover and I am also in the Uk where these cross breeds are perhaps not quite so popular YET, but why did cross breed mutts(...
I have a labradoodle and I love him to death! He is friendly, bouncy, incredible intelligent and yet with all that he is amazingly laid back at times!...
Crossing breeds is actually healthy for the puppies. My guess is that many breeders frown upon it because they are so caught up in the purebred/show ...
I agree with the pugteaser thing does'nt really work! I have been looking into puggles and chugs( chihuahuaxpug) If any one knows more about pot...
I'm not bothered by what type of livestock; poultry, cattle, sheep, pigs. Whatever you can help with. Also, preferebly in the UK would be helpful.
What is Your favorite animal and how many animals do you have? My favorite animal is a Horse and I have 7 Dogs, 4 Horses and 2 Cats
We all know that animal fat or tests are done on animals when making, shampoo, toothpaste and many other things. I want to know which animals are use...
I am going to get an older cat from the shelter. While I was there i saw a few animals that have been there for a few months and I was told they don...
I know it's not good to own wild animals, but I want to know what wild animals are legal to own just out of curiosity. So please don't give me...
Is not the animal's fault. The zoo move the animals from their enviroment and if the animal try to escape and hurt people then the only solution i...
I'm a vegetarian, and I'm against the creutly of animals. Lately I've been wondering, though, what happens to the animals we save? I hear ...
should dogs be able to go on lunges. why lounge
I have a great dane and am getting a small dog (12 pounds). He is very considerate of other dogs when socializing. But- just in case I would like to a...
My dog is a minituare Schnauzer, but he's really big for a minituare. Well my dogs problem is that he always barks and growls at other dogs, even ...
I have 2 cats and three dogs. One night, I ran out of cat food (the dry type) and my cats were hungry. So since I had dog food only and the shops were...
We have young children, and quite a few cats (We're a bengal cat breeder). We want a dog that can thrive with the chaos that can often be associat...
My german sherperd dog is already 10 months old. She is still very shy with other dogs. Even a very small size dog can chase her. If other dogs approa...
i am thinking of getting a new kittin in a few months. what type of cats dont shed? thanks for youre help, .~. taco.~...
I have 2 cats and three dogs. One night, I ran out of cat food (the dry type) and my cats were hungry. So since I had dog food only and the shops were...
I have two female cats; they are both spayed. Every once in awhile it seems like every cat in the neighborhood comes to visit them. One of our cats,...
My cat has a warm nose and not herself. I know that a dog has a cold wet nose if it is healthy. Is it the same way for cats? One of my cats is acting ...
I have two cats. My girl hates the boy and hisses at him constantly. And she is always fighting with the cat upstairs. I have heard of cats who are...
We are considering getting a horse next summer. But first my dad wants us to learn everything about them, and he wants us to take a six weeks spring r...
who likes horses whats your favorite type of horse
A lot of people get into the horse business or horse ownership as a "family" thing. The generations before them had horses, and now they too...
The outbreak was a month ago and infected horses are almost recovered. My horse did not get sick, but can he be a carrier? And if so, how long would ...
I hate it when horse people don't even know what color their horse is in horse terms.. Brown is a horse with a black body and brown muzzle... etc....
Does anyone how to feel for puppies in the mothers belly, or has done it before? If so can you explain, if not, do you know how a site?
I have 5 puppies that are 6 weeks old. There mom ran off and never came back. For the past 3 weeks I have been feeding the puppies 2% milk. How old...
Today is my dog's 42 day of pregnancy at 55 we are doing xrays to find out for sure. So far i feel something right below the rib cage in the left ...
Our litter of puppies bite each other to the point where the puppy getting bitten starts to cry, the puppy doing the biting just will not let go. Wha...
Im curious how a dog owner can register tons of puppies with the AKC each year. I thought there was a rule that you could only register 27 a year. I k...
I'm doing a project in my biology class and have to raise a viritual puppy litter. I tried looking up how old puppies are when they open their eye...
Is dog racing or dog sledding an animal rites issue? I heard a little on bth sides of the argument, but I'm still unsure if its cruel to the dogs....
i was at victory track in alabama not long ago, very new to betting on dogs. anyway one of the races i see one dogs odds is 7/2, another one 9/2, and ...
I am a fan of both events but I do realize that it is quite unnatural for dogs and horses to be in that type of environment and racing for humans. I h...
How do the rescue groups obtain the dogs? Are they actively trying to end dog racing?
Do you believe gambling is inherent in Man. Risk-taking goes back thousands of years, in fact, people like Columbus took huge risks. Is gambling and...
What does it mean when a race horse is claimed? I know it has something to do with people buying or selling race horses.
It seems the rest of the developed world now race horses on much softer turf or grass race courses. As a result in places like Australia, UK, New Zeal...
Like that horse they killed today at the derby. Couldn't they rehabilitate it then send it to try and race and if it can't put it on a farm to...
Mine are 1. Ruffian; she never lost a race and would have won her match race if she hadn't broke down and she started a big woman's rights mo...
I know enough for the elite horses race at the top level at 3 years old. How often do they race at say the top 3 races; after 3 years old. Are there a...
does anybody know the names of the dogs from snow dogs? or at least just 1? siberian huskeys, from snow dogs. I'm sorry, 8 below is ok too.
This is a homework question and the actual question is " research the scientific principles of heat retention to find out why burring in the snow...
I know they are not called "snow dogs". The ones that kind of look like wolves. I know the name, but I cant remember the name right now... A...
My dog needs some puddle or snow boots, he is a cocker spaniel and a size medium in normal clothes so also what size shoe do you think he has? Thanks...
I have a shih tzu who lovessss the snow! She hops around like a bunny! My jack russel fears the snow. She won't go near it. How are your dogs in t...
I'm just doing some research, so that when I'm able to buy a dog, I'll know which kind I want. I find that breed of dog very cute. Can any...